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Dr. Saranga Diyabalanage<\/h3>\n

Senior Lecturer <\/strong> B.Sc (Hons), PhD (UoP)<\/p>\n

Research interest:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/strong>Environmental Chemistry, Heavy Metal Pollution and Environmental Monitoring, Isotope Geochemistry, Medical Geology<\/p>\n

Email<\/strong> : saranga@sjp.ac.lk<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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Publications in Indexed Peer Reviewed Journals<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    J. M. M. B. T. Premarathna, W. D. T. A. Sandeepanie, W. H. K. E. Senevirathne, I. D. C. W. I. Devindi, U. A. A. Rodrigo, R. S. Diyabalanage, R. S. Jayakody and A. G. W. U. Perera, 2026. In vivo insecticidal and biochemical efficacy of Acorus calamus essential oil nanoemulsions, with in silico evaluation of acetylcholinesterase inhibition against Sitophilus oryzae (L.). Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, p.104114.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. \n

    A. G. W. U. Perera, W. M. C. T. Wickramasinghe, J. M. M. B. T. Premarathna, W. H. K. E. Senevirathne, W. D. T. A. Sandeepanie, I. D. C. W. I. Devindi, U. A. A. Rodrigo, R. S. Diyabalanage and R. S. Jayakody, 2026. Bioactivity, biochemical efficacy and molecular docking evaluation of Citrus maxima nanoemulsions as sustainable bioinsecticides against Sitophilus oryzae. Journal of Stored Products Research, 119, p.103117.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  3. \n

    Sanduni Dabare, Imalka Munaweera, and Saranga Diyabalanage, 2026. Sustainable mechanochemical activation of rock phosphate with oxalic acid for high-efficiency phosphorus fertilizers. RSC advances, 16(16), pp.14135-14158. https:\/\/pubs.rsc.org\/en\/content\/articlehtml\/2026\/ra\/d5ra09011c<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  4. \n

    W.H.K.E. Senevirathne, W.D.T.A. Sandeepanie, J.M.M.B.T. Premarathna, H.M.V.T., Welegama, J.S. Wickramasinghe, R.S. Diyabalanage, and A.G.W.U. Perera, 2026. Radiation-induced in vivo biochemical disruptions, acetylcholinesterase inhibition and synergistic radiosensitivity of 60Co-\u03b3 radiation integrated with Citrus aurantium nanoemulsions against Sitophilus oryzae (L.) and Tribolium castaneum (Herbst). Applied Radiation and Isotopes, p.112725. https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S096980432600309X<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  5. \n

    Dilan Ranaweera, Rohan S. Dassanayake, Arjuna Thantilage, Saranga Diyabalanage and E. V. A. Premalal, 2026, Multi-Analytical Characterization of Lime Plaster Technology in Ancient Anuradhapura (2000\u20131000 Years Old): A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Conservation, 6, 69, https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2673-7159\/6\/2\/69<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  6. \n

    Saranga Diyabalanage, M.A.N.C. Manthrirathne, Madhusha Lakmali, R.M.N.P.K. Jayasinghe, Mahinda Werahera and Rohana Chandrajith, 2025. Exposure to mercury and toxic trace elements in waste gold extraction in Sri Lanka: A study on an under-recognised occupational health hazard. Environmental Research, p.122597.
    https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.envres.2025.122597.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  7. \n

    P. D. Sandaruwan, M. G. Jayalath, Chandana P. Udawatte, D. N. S. Wanniarachchi, Hasintha Wijesekara, Saranga Diyabalanage, I. Gunasekara, Gamini Zoysa, B. T. Dilshan, and K. R. Koswattage, 2025, Geology, Mineralogy, and Genesis of Gem-Quality Corundum in Sri Lanka – A Review, Journal of the Geological Society of Sri Lanka, 25-1, 27-41<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  8. \n

    Movini Sathma Ratnayake, Sachintha Lakshan Senarathne, Saranga Diyabalanage, Chaminda Bandara, Sudeera Wickramarathne and Rohana Chandrajith, 2025. Processes of Groundwater Contamination in Coastal Aquifers in Sri Lanka: A Geochemical and Isotope-Based Approach. Water, 17(11), p.1571. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/w17111571.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  9. \n

    U. G. C. Bandara, Saranga Diyabalanage, Johannes A. C Barth and Rohana Chandrajith, 2024. Geochemical and isotope characterization of groundwater and assessment of surface water mixing in the coastal karst aquifer basin in northwestern Sri Lanka. Applied Geochemistry, 170, p.106098. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.apgeochem.2024.106098<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  10. \n

    Gayan Senarathna, Dakshika Wanniarachchi and Saranga Diyabalanage, 2024. Fluoride removal in water using Kaolin and Eggshell powder blend adsorbents. Universal Journal of Green Chemistry, pp.275-292. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.37256\/ujgc.2220244962<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  11. \n

    S.M.C.N. Senanayake, M.A. Jayasinghe, M. A. D. Somendrika, C. Jayathilake and R. S. Diyabalanage, 2024. Cassava Flour as a Possible Replacement for Wheat Flour: A Comprehensive Review Considering the Sri Lankan Scenario. Current Scientia, 27(01). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.31357\/vjs.v27i01.7500.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  12. \n

    Sandun Sandanayake, Saranga Diyabalanage, E. A. N. V. Edirisinghe, Huaming Guo and Meththika Vithanage, 2023. Hydrogeochemical characterization of groundwater with a focus on Hofmeister ions and water quality status in CKDu endemic and CKDu non\u2012endemic areas, Sri Lanka. Environmental Pollution, 328, p.121596. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.envpol.2023.121596<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Chandana P. Udawatte, Sunil Abeyweera, L. R. K. Perera, Sandun Illangasinghe, Chirath Weerasooriya, Chakkaphan Sutthirat, Naleen Jayasinghe, Tilak Dharmaratne and Saranga Diyabalanage, 2023, Optimized conditions for cobalt diffusion in Sri Lankan colorless topaz and coloration mechanism elucidation through spectro-chemical investigation. Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals, 33(1), pp.73-81. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.55713\/jmmm.v.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  14. \n

    U. G. C. Bandara, Saranga Diyabalanage, Johannes A. C Barth and Rohana Chandrajith, 2023, Recharge mechanisms and seawater intrusion in a karst aquifer in northwest Sri Lanka based on hydrogeochemistry and water isotopes, ACS ES&T Water. 3(6), pp.1678-1686 https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1021\/acsestwater.2c00454.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  15. \n

    Rohana Chandrajith, U. G. C. Bandara, Saranga Diyabalanage, Sachintha Senaratne and Johannes A. C. Barth, 2022, Application of Water Quality Index as a vulnerability indicator to determine seawater intrusion in unconsolidated sedimentary aquifers in a tropical coastal region of Sri Lanka. Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 19, p.100831. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.gsd.2022.100831.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  16. \n

    Rohana Chandrajith and Saranga Diyabalanage, 2022, Geo-environmental assessment of geochemistry of groundwater and associated human health risks in the dry zone terrain of Sri Lanka. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 50 (Special), 213-229. http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.4038\/jnsfsr.v50il.11239<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  17. \n

    Shyamalie Balasooriya, Saranga Diyabalanage, Sudharma K. Yatigammana, Oliver A. Ileperuma and Rohana Chandrajith, 2022, Major and trace elements in rice paddy soils in Sri Lanka with special emphasis on regions with endemic chronic kidney disease of undetermined origin, Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 44(6), 1841-1855. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10653-021-01036-4.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  18. \n

    Rohana Chandrajith, Sachini Bhagya, Saranga Diyabalanage, Swarna Wimalasiri, Mahasen Ranatunga and Johannes A. C. Barth, 2022, Exposure assessment of fluoride intake through commercially available black tea (Camellia sinensis L.) from areas with high incidences of Chronic Kidney disease with undetermined origin (CKDu) in Sri Lanka, Biological Trace Element Research, 200(2), 526-534. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s12011-021-02694-2.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  19. \n

    M. D. Kalpage, C. K. Dissanayake, Saranga Diyabalanage, Rohana Chandrajith, R. D. Frew and Ruchika Fernando, 2022, Stable Isotope and Element Profiling for Determining the Agro-Climatic Origin of Cow Milk within a Tropical Country, Foods, 11(3), 275. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/foods11030275.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  20. \n

    Nanthi Bolan, Manish Kumar, Ekta Singh, Aman Kumar, Lal Singh, Sunil Kumar, S. Keerthanan, Son A. Hoang, Ali El-Naggar, Meththika Vithanage, Binoy Sarkar, Hasintha Wijeysekara, Saranga Diyabalanage, Prasanthi Sooriyakumar, Ajyan Vinu, Hailong Wang, M.B. Kirkham, Sabry M. Shaheen, J\u00f6rg Rinklebe, Kadambot H.M. Siddique, 2022, Antimony Contamination and its Risk Management in Complex Environmental Settings: A Review, Environment International, 158, 106908. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.envint.2021.106908.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  21. \n

    D. N. D. Liyanage, Saranga Diyabalanage, S. P. Dunuweera, Sanath Rajapakse, R. M. G. Rajapakse and Rohana Chandrajith, 2022, Significance of Mg-hardness and fluoride in drinking water on chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in Monaragala, Sri Lanka, Environmental Research, 203, 111779. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.envres.2021.111779.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  22. \n

    Penny Vlahos, Stephen L Schensul, Shuchi Anand, Emma Shipley, Saranga Diyabalanage, Chaoran Hu, Toan Ha, Allison Staniec, Lalarukh Haider, Pasan Hewavitarne, Rohana Chandrajith, Nishantha Nanayakkara, 2021, Water Sources and Kidney Function: Investigating Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology in a Prospective Study, npj Clean Water, 4(1), 1-7. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41545-021-00141-2.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  23. \n

    Saranga Diyabalanage, M. D. Kalpage, D. G. Mohotti, C. K. Dissanayake, Ruchika Fernando, R. D. Frew and Rohana Chandrajith, 2021, Comprehensive assessment of essential and potentially toxic trace elements in bovine milk and their feeds in different agro-climatic zones of Sri Lanka, Biological Trace Element Research, 199(4), 1377-1388. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s12011-020-02242-4.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  24. \n

    Sakuni M. De Silva, Samitha Deraniyagala, Janitha K. Walpita, Indira Jayaweera, Saranga Diyabalanage and Asitha T. Cooray, 2020, Masking ability of various metal complexing ligands at 1.0 mM concentrations on the potentiometric determination of fluoride in aqueous samples, Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry, 2020.
    https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1155\/2020\/6683309.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  25. \n

    Kaushalya Jayathunga, Saranga Diyabalanage, Johannes A. C. Barth, Alexander Frank and Rohana Chandrajith, 2020, Influences of seawater intrusion and anthropogenic activities on a shallow coastal aquifer system in Sri Lanka: evidence from hydrogeochemical and stable isotope data, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(18), 23002-23014. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11356-020-08759-4.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  26. \n

    Rohana Chandrajith, Saranga Diyabalanage and C. B. Dissanayake, 2020, Geogenic fluoride and arsenic in groundwater of Sri Lanka and its implications to community health, Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 10, 100359. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.gsd.2020.100359.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  27. \n

    Saranga Diyabalanage, Ashoka Dangolla, Chandima Mallawa, Santh Rajapakse and Rohana Chandrajith, 2020, Bioavailability of selenium in cattle population in Sri Lanka based on qualitative determination of Glutathione Peroxidase (GSH-Px) activities, Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 42(2), 617-624. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10653-019-00395-3.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  28. \n

    Shyamalie Balasooriya, Harshaka Munasinghe, A. T. Herath, Saranga Diyabalanage, O. A. Ileperuma, Herath Manthrithilake, Christoph Daniel, Kerstin Amann, Christian Zwiener, Johannes A. C. Barth and Rohana Chandrajith, 2020, Possible links between groundwater geochemistry and chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu): an investigation from the Ginnoruwa region in Sri Lanka, Exposure and Health, 12(4), 823-834. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s12403-019-00340-w.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  29. \n

    Udara Amarathunga, Saranga Diyabalanage, U. G. C. Bandara and Rohana Chandrajith, 2019, Environmental factors controlling arsenic mobilization from sandy shallow coastal aquifer sediments in the Mannar Island, Sri Lanka, Applied Geochemistry, 100, 152-159. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.apgeochem.2018.11.011.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  30. \n

    U. G. C. Bandara, Saranga Diyabalanage, Christian Hanke, Robert von Geldon, Johannes A. C. Barth and Rohana Chandrajith, 2018, Arsenic-rich in shallow groundwater in sandy aquifer systems buffered by rising carbonate waters: A geochemical case study from Mannar Island, Sri Lanka, Science of the Total Environment, 633, 1352-1359. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.scitotenv.2018.03.226.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  31. \n

    Sudeera Wickramarathne, Shyamalie Balasooriya, Saranga Diyabalanage and Rohana Chandrajith, 2017, Tracing Environmental aetiological factors of chronic kidney diseases in the dry zone of Sri Lanka \u2013 A hydrochemical and Isotope approach, Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology, 44, 298-306. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jtemb.2017.08.013.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  32. \n

    Saranga Diyabalanage, K. K. Smarakoon, S. B. Adikari and Tilak Hewawasam., 2017, Impact of soil and water conservation measures on soil erosion rate and sediment yields in a tropical watershed in the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka. Applied Geography, 79, 103-114. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.apgeog.2016.12.004<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  33. \n

    Saranga Diyabalanage, Sanjeewani Fonseka, D. M. S. N. B. Dasanayake and Rohana Chandrajith, 2017, Environmental exposures of trace elements assessed using keratinized matrices from patients with chronic kidney diseases of uncertain etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology, 39, 62-70. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jtemb.2016.08.003.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  34. \n

    Saranga Diyabalanage, Thamara Navarathna, Hemmalika. T. K. Abeysundara, Sanath Rajapakse and Rohana Chandrajith, 2016, Trace elements in native and improved paddy rice from different climatic regions of Sri Lanka: implications for public health”. Springer Plus, 5(1), 1864. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s40064-016-3547-9.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  35. \n

    Rohana Chandrajith, Saranga Diyabalanage, Mahinda Premathilake, Christian Hanke, Robert von Gelden and Johannes A.C. Barth., 2016, Controls of evaporative irrigation return flows in comparison to seawater intrusion in coastal karstic aquifers in northern Sri Lanka: Evidence from solutes and stable isotopes. Science of the Total Environment, 548, 421-428. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.scitotenv.2016.01.050.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  36. \n

    Saranga Diyabalanage, Sumith Abekoon, Izumi Watanabe, Chie Watai, Yuko Ono, Saman Wijesekara, Keerthi S. Guruge, and Rohana Chandrajith, 2016. Has irrigated water from Mahaweli River contributed to the kidney disease of uncertain etiology in the dry zone of Sri Lanka? Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 38(3), 679-690. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10653-015-9749-1.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Book Chapters<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Rohana Chandrajith and Saranga Diyabalanage, 2022, Geology and Geomorphology of Northern Sri Lanka, In: Mapa, R. B. (Ed). Soils of the Northern Region of Sri Lanka: Morphology, Characterization and Classification\u201d, Soil Science Society of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n
    2. Saranga Diyabalanage and Rohana Chandrajith, 2022, Chronic Kidney Disease with uncertain aetiology in Sri Lanka\u2013Selected Case Studies, In: Meththika Vithanage & M. N. V. Prasad (Eds). One Health: Human, Animal, and Environment Triad, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., USA, pp.199-210.<\/li>\n
    3. Saranga Diyabalanage, Sanjeewani Fonseka and Rohana Chandrajith, 2023. Arsenic in keratinized matrices from patients with chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka. In Arsenic in the Environment: Bridging Science to Practice for Sustainable Development As2021 (pp. 244-245). CRC Press. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1201\/9781003317395-102<\/li>\n
    4. Rohana Chandrajith, Saranga Diyabalanage and C. B. Dissanayake, 2023. Sources and mobilization of geogenic arsenic in groundwater in a sedimentary terrain of Sri Lanka. In Arsenic in the Environment: Bridging Science to Practice for Sustainable Development As2021 (pp. 137-138). CRC Press. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1201\/9781003317395-59<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Conference Proceedings<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. \n

        W. M. K. Vilashini, A. T. Cooray, M. D. Kalpage, S. Senarathne, J. A. C. Barth, R. Chandrajith and R. S. Diyabalanage, 2026, Geochemical And Isotopic Assessment Of Groundwater In The Central Walawe And Malala-oya Basins, 12th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (iCMA) \u2013 2026, 6 – 7 April 2026.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      2. \n

        W. H. K. E. Senevirathne, W. D. T. A. Sandeepanie, J. M. M. B. T. Premarathna, J. S. Wickramasinghe, R. S. Diyabalanage and A. G. W. U. Perera, 2026, Synergistic Integration Of Citrus aurantium Essential Oil And Nanoemulsions With Gamma Radiation For Effective Control Of Tribolium castaneum. 12th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (iCMA) \u2013 2026, 6 – 7 April 2026.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      3. \n

        W.D.T.A. Sandeepanie, W.H.K.E. Senevirathne, J.M.M.B.T. Premarathna, R.S. Diyabalanage, and A.G.W.U. Perera, 2026, Assesing Bio-effectiveness, Chemical Characteristics, And Insecticidal Activity Of Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) Corn Essential Oil-loaded Nanoemulsions Against Corcyra cephalonica (Stainton), 12th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (iCMA) \u2013 2026, 6 – 7 April 2026.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      4. \n

        J. M. M. B. T. Premarathana, R. S. Diyabalanage, T. M. S. U. Gunathilake and A. G. W. U. Perera, 2026, Development, Characterization, And Fumigant Insecticidal Activity Of Acorus calamus Rhizome Essential Oil-based Nanoemulsions Against Tribolium castaneum, 12th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (iCMA) \u2013 2026, 6 – 7 April 2026.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      5. \n

        K.S. Wetthasinghe, S. Diyabalanage, and T. B. N. S. Madugalla, 2025, Potential of saltwater intrusion in coastal aquifers of the South Eastern coast of Sri Lanka: Water quality assessment, Young Scientists\u2019 Conference on Multidisciplinary Research-2025, 27th November 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      6. \n

        W. H. K. E. Senevirathne, W. D. T. A. Sandeepanie, J. M. M. B. T. Premarathna, J. S. Wickramasinghe, A. G. W. U. Perera, R. S. Diyabalanage, 2025, Synergistic integration of Citrus aurantium essential oil and gamma radiation: A strategy for optimizing radiation in effective control of Sitophilus oryzae and Tribolium castaneum The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Entomology, 19-21 May 2025.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      7. \n

        J.M.M.B.T. Premarathna , R.S. Diyabalanage, T.M.S.U. Gunathilake , and A.G.W.U. Perera, 2025, Bioefficacy and biochemical responses to Acorus calamus essential oil-based nanoemulsions in Sitophilus oryzae, The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Entomology, 19-21 May 2025.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      8. \n

        W.D.T.A. Sandeepanie, W.H.K.E. Senevirathne, J.M.M.B.T. Premarathna, R.S. Diyabalanage, and A.G.W.U. Perera, 2025, Biological effectiveness and chemical characteristics of Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) corn essential oil-loaded nanoemulsions against Tribolium castaneum (Herbst); stored grain insect pest, The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Entomology, 19-21 May 2025.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      9. \n

        J. M. M. B. T. Premarathana, M. R. D. Jayarathne, A. G. W. U. Perera, R. S. Diyabalanage, T. M. S. U. Gunathilake, 2025, Biological Activity of Acorus calamus rhizome essential oil-based nanoemulsions against Sitophilus oryzae, 11th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approches, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 03rd April 2025.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      10. \n

        G. A. C. H. Manel, P. K. H. Perera, D. I. Uluwaduge, K. P. P. Peiris, J. Walpita, S. Diyabalanage, 2025, In-vitro dissolution activity of Calcium oxalate kidney stones by the extract of Cucumis melo seeds, International Research Conference in Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 28 March, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      11. \n

        Madhusha Lakmali, Saranga Diyabalanage, M.A.N.C. Manthrirathne, R.M.N.P.K. Jayasinghe and Rohana Chandrajith, 2024, Mercury exposure and co-exposure of other trace metals In gold waste separators in small-scale jewellery sector in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 1st -2nd November 2024.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      12. \n

        G. A. C. H. Manel, P. K. H. Perera, D. I. Uluwaduge, K. P. P. Peiris, J. Walpita, S. Diyabalanage, 2024, In-vitro Dissolution Activity of Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones by the Extract of Kalanchoe pinnata Leaves, 2nd International Research Symposium on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine, Sri Lanka, 1st March 2024.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      13. \n

        H.W.S.V. Poththawela, S. Liyanage, A.T. Cooray, R.S. Diyabalanage, 2024, Red-Earth Material as a Novel Adsorbent for the Removal of Phosphates from Aqueous Media. 28th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 5-6 January, 2024<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      14. \n

        S.M.A.B. Subasingha, A.G.W.U. Perera, R.S. Diyabalanage, S.M.C.U.P. Subasinghe, 2024, Pestiferous Occurrence and Suppression of Heortia vitessoides in Agarwood: A Review, 28th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 5-6 January, 2024.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      15. \n

        Gamage Ramesh, Sandun Illangasinghe, Chamal Jaliya, Yuyang Zhang and Saranga Diyabalanage, 2023, Investigating Color Formation in Sri Lankan Geuda Through Elemental Analysis, 1st GJRTI Annual Symposium, Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute. October 2023.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      16. \n

        W. G. C. N. Wewegedara, R. S. Diyabalanage and S. W. Nawaratne, 2023, Quality Enhancement of Thick Silky Geuda by Thermal Treatment with Lakmini Gas Furnace, 1st GJRTI Annual Symposium, Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute. October 2023.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      17. \n

        Gayan Senarathna, Dakshika Wanniarachchi, and Saranga Diyabalanage, 2023, Fluoride removal in potable water using kaolin and egg shell powder blend adsorbents, International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences – 2023, University of Kelaniya, 13 October, 2023.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      18. \n

        Sanduni Tharaka, Dakshika Wanniarachchi, and Saranga Diyabalanage, 2023, A novel method for spectrophotometric detection of Glyphosate using a simple terpyridine-based Zn complex, International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences- 2023, University of Kelaniya, 13 October, 2023.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      19. \n

        S. M. C. N. Senanayake, K. W. M. A. Jayasinghe, M. A. D. Somendrika, C. Jayathilake, and S. Diyabalanage, 2023, Cassava Flour as a Possible Replacement for Wheat Flour in Selected Commercial and Conventional Products, 79th Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), 10\u201315 December, 2023.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      20. \n

        R. M. D. N. Tharaka, A. T. Cooray and R. S. Diyabalanage, 2023, Sri Lankan Low Quality Tourmaline as a Novel Adsorbent for the Removal of Lead and Copper in Aqueous Media, 7th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, IRCUWU, 17-18 August, 2023.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      21. \n

        Inuri R. De Silva, Rajitha M. Silva, Saranga Diyabalanage and Asitha T. Cooray, 2023, Multivariate optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of zinc from landfill leachate-contaminated soil, Virtual Graduate Students Symposium in Asia-Pacific Region on Analytical Chemistry, ACS MAPS Environment. American Chemical Society, 15 August, 2023.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      22. \n

        Sandun Sandanayake, Saranga Diyabalanage, E. A. N. V. Edirisinghe, and Meththika Vithanage, 2022, Hydrogeochemical and stable isotope (\u03b42H and \u03b418O) characterization of groundwater in CKDu endemic and non\u2012endemic areas, Sri Lanka, International Symposium on Sustainable Urban Environment, 11-14 October, 2022, Dehradun, India.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      23. \n

        D. K. D. Dilshan, Y. G. Kondarage, R. S. Diyabalanage and W. G. A .Pabasara, 2022, Development of geopolymer based light weight brick using rice husk ash as a construction material, Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2022), 19 January, 2022.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      24. \n

        P. D. Sandaruwan, R. D. M. G. Jayalath, C. P. Udawatte, D. N. S. Wanniarachchi, H. Wijesekara, I. Gunasekara, R. S. Diyabalanage and G. Zoysa, 2021. Determination of the Spectrophotometric Properties of Low-Quality Gems in Sri Lanka: A Case Study from Marapana, 11th Annual Research Sessions of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Faculty of Management Studies, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 21 December 2021<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      25. \n

        D. M. G. Jayalath, P. D. Sandaruwan, C. P. Udawatte, D. N. S. Wanniarachch, H. Wijesekara, R. S. Diyabalanage, I. Gunasekara and G. Zoysa, 2021, A Preliminary Study to Determine the Geographic Origin of Low-Gem Quality Corundum in Sri Lanka. 11th Annual Research Sessions of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Faculty of Management Studies, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 21 December 2021.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      26. \n

        Sandun Sandanayake, Saranga Diyabalanage, Hasintha Wijesekara and Meththika Vithanage, Lability and Bioavailability of Toxic Heavy Metals in Ratnapura District Gem Sediments, Sri Lanka, Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon 2021) – 7th International Multidisciplinary Engineering Research Conference, 27-29 July 2021.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      27. \n

        Sandun Sandanayake, Saranga Diyabalanage, Viraj Edirisinghe, and Meththika Vithanage, 2020, Geogenic contaminants in shallow groundwater in the areas of endemic Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology, Sri Lanka, 2nd Engineering Sustainable Development Conference, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, 15 \u2013 17 December, 2020.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      28. \n

        Yohan Jayawardhana, Saranga Diyabalanage, Arslan Ahmed, Prosun Bhattacharya and Meththika Vithanage, 2020, Eligibility of the spectroscopic techniques to quantify total inorganic arsenic concentrations in different clay\/soil matrices: Method optimization and validation aspect, Geological Society of America (GSA), Vol 52, No. 6. 28 October, 2020.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      29. \n

        A. D. C. de Silva, T. M. Rubasinghe, M. A. N. C. Manthrirathne, W. G. C. N. Wewegedara, S. Diyabalanage, R. M. N. P. K. Jayasinghe and T. S. Dharmaratne, 2020, Chemical usage in Sri Lankan Small Scale Jewellery Sector and possible adverse effects to humans and the environment, 2nd International Conference of Center for Environmental Studies; Environmental Monitoring and Management, University of Peradeniya. 23 October, 2020.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      30. \n

        T. G. Ramesh, R. G. C. Jaliya, I. K. M. S. C. K. Illangasinghe, S. Diyabalanage, N. Jayasinghe and T. S. Dharmaratne, 2020, Investigation of Geuda Gemstones, before and after the Heat Treatment using FTIR Spectroscopy, International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University. 29 \u2013 30 July, 2020.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      31. \n

        T. G. Ramesh, R .C. G. Jaliya, I. K. M. S. C. K. Illangasinghe, S. Diyabalanage, N. Jayasinghe and T. S. Dharmaratne, 2020, Identification of the effect of elemental concentration to the colour alteration of \u201cGeuda\u201d gemstone through the heat treatment process, 36th Annual Technical Sessions of the Geological Society of Sri Lanka. 28 February, 2020.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      32. \n

        A. D. C. de Silva, T. M. Rubasinghe, M. A. N. C. Manthrirathne, W. G. C. N. Wewegedara, R. S. Diyabalanage, R. M. N. P. K. Jaysinghe and T. S. Dharmaratne, 2019, Study on awareness on the Mercury usage in Sri Lankan Small Scale Jewellery Sector, 24th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 11 \u2013 12 October, 2019.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      33. \n

        H. P. Amaratunga, S. Balasooriya, S. Diyabalanage and R. Chandrajith, 2019, Hydrogeochemical Characteristics of Groundwater in Wilgamuwa Region: An area with high incidence of Chronic Kidney Disease with Uncertain Etiology (CKDu). Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress. 11 October 2019.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      34. \n

        C. S. Weerakoon, S. Illangasinghe, S. W. Nawarathna, S. Diyabalanage, P. Francis and N. Jayasinghe, 2019, Detail investigation on \u201cgamma\u201d irradiated Sri Lankan yellow Sapphire. International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University. 7 \u2013 8 February, 2019.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      35. \n

        Sandun Illangasinghe, S. Wickramarathna, Saranga Diyabalanage, L. Herath, P. Francis and R.G.C. Jaliya, 2019, Gem Trader\u2019s perception on treatment of low quality gem minerals, Rathnapura, Sri Lanka, International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University. 7 \u2013 8 February, 2019.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      36. \n

        Sandun Illangasinghe, Udaya Rathnayake, Aruna Wijerathna, Imanthika Dias, Amanda Sajiewane, Prashan Francis, Naleen Jayasinghe and Saranga Diyabalanage, 2019, Stimulation of growth rate on Bifidobacterium bifidum by tourmaline micro particles, Conference on Food Science and Nutrition, Rome, Italy. 25 \u2013 26 February, 2019.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      37. \n

        D. G. Mohotti, Saranga Diyabalanage, M. D. Kalpage and Rohana Chandrajith, 2018, Levels of trace elements in commonly consumed food commodities in Sri Lanka, International Conference on Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology, University of Peradeniya. 8 \u2013 9 December, 2018.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      38. \n

        S. K. D. Wijesinghe, J. K. Vidanarachchi, S. Diyabalanage and R. Chandrajith, 2018, Quantification of selected essential and toxic elements in raw buffalo milk and fermented gel (meekiri) from different regions of Sri Lanka by ICP-MS, Wayamba International Conference, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. 24 \u2013 25 August, 2018.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      39. \n

        Saranga Diyabalanage, U. G. C. Bandara and Rohana Chandrajith, 2018, Arsenic and Nitrate contamination in groundwater from sedimentary aquifer systems and its proposed remedial measures, International Research Symposium on Energy, Environment and Nanotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan. 1 \u2013 3 June, 2018.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      40. \n

        I. L. C. S. Wickramarathna, R. G. C. Jaliya, S. Illangasinghe, S. Diyabalanage and P. Francis, 2018. Ascertain an optimum temperature and soaking time to enhance the colour of \u201cMaangu\u201d Tourmaline. Proceedings of the 2nd International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. 1 \u2013 2 February, 2018.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      41. \n

        I. S. Somasiri, Saranga Diyabalanage and Tilak Hewawasam, 2017, Estimation of soil erosion by RUSLE model using GIS in six sub-catchments of the Upper Mahaweli Watershed, Sri Lanka – an exploratory study. 33rd Annual Technical Sessions of the Geological Society of Sri Lanka. 24 \u2013 25 February, 2017.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      42. \n

        S. K. D. Wijesinghe, J. K. Vidanarachchi, R. Chandrajith and S. Diyabalanage, 2016, Quantification in trace elements in raw buffalo milk in selected areas in Sri Lanka by ICP-MS: Determination of trace element availability and sensory attributes of curd in clay and plastic containers, Proceedings of the Faculty of Agriculture Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Peradeniya. 16 December, 2016.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      43. \n

        Saranga Diyabalanage, Sanath Rajapakse, Ashoka Dangolla, and Rohana Chndrajith, 2016, Selenium in water, soil and rice in the different climatic zones of Sri Lanka, Frontiers in Earth, Climate and Ocean Sciences: A Conference of Young Scientists in Central & South Asian Region, Bengaluru, India. 5 \u2013 7 December, 2016.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      44. \n

        Saranga Diyabalanage, Sanjeewani Fonseka, D.M.S.N.B. Dasanayake and Rohana Chandrajith, 2016, Biomonitoring of 18 trace elements in human hair and nail from inhabitants of Girandurukotte and Kandy by ICP\u2013MS, Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Vol.20. 4 \u2013 5 November, 2016.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      45. \n

        Nilmini Jayasena, Sarath Kotagama, Saranga Diyabalanage, Iresha Hettiarachchi and Rohana Chndrajith, 2016, Monitoring exposure of birds to heavy metals and arsenic in Bundala national Park, Sri Lanka: a preliminary study, Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Vol.20. 4 \u2013 5 November, 2016.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      46. \n

        N. M. Wickramarachchi, B. C. G. Mendis, A. Dangolla, R. S. Diyabalanage, R. Chandrajith, 2016, Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology: Potential role of Chloride ion, 5th International Symposium on Water Quality and Health, Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya. 5 \u2013 6 August, 2016.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      47. \n

        Rohana Chandrajith and Saranga Diyabalanage, 2016, Toxic trace elements in native and improved rice varieties in different climatic zones \u2013 implication to chronic renal failures in dry zone of Sri Lanka, 25th Symposium on Environmental Chemistry, Niigata, Japan. 8 \u2013 10 June, 2016.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      48. \n

        Rohana Chandrajith, Saranga Diyabalanage, Mahinda Premathilake, Christian Hanke, Robert von Gelden and Johannes A.C. Barth, 2016, Controls of evaporative irrigation return flows in comparison to seawater intrusion in coastal karstic aquifers in northern Sri Lanka: evidence from solutes and stable isotopes, Geophysical Research Abstracts, EGU General Assembly, Vienna, Austria, Vol. 1. 17 \u2013 22 April, 2016.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      49. \n

        Saranga Diyabalanage, Thamara Navarathne and Rohana Chandrajith, 2015, Selenium in Rice (Oryza sativa) from different geographic and climatic regions of Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Vol. 19. 5 \u2013 6 November, 2015.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      50. \n

        Thamara Navarathna, Saranga Diyabalanage, KKDS Ranaweera, W Wijesinghe, S Kalutota, 2015, Analysis of Heavy Metal Content in Six Selected Market Samples of Arista and Asava, Proceedings of the National Conference of Indigenous Systems of Medicine, BMARI. 16 \u2013 18 October, 2015.Saranga Diyabalanage, Thamara Navarathna, Sanath Rajapakse and Roha<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      51. \n

        na Chandrajith, 2015, Selenium, Arsenic and Cadmium in Native rice varieties grown in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the National Conference of Indigenous Systems of Medicine, BMARI. 16 \u2013 18 October, 2015.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      52. \n

        Saranga Diyabalanage and Rohana Chandrajith, 2015, Selenium in Groundwater in relation to the Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain aetiology in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Vol. 2. 9 \u2013 10 October, 2015.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      53. \n

        Saranga Diyabalanage, Sumith Abekoon, Izumi Watanabe, Chie Watai, Yuko Ono, Saman Wijesekara, Keerthi S. Guruge, Rohana Chandrajith, 2015, Spatial distribution of trace metals in upper Mahaweli river basin, 3rd International Conference on Sri Lanka \u2013 Japan Collaborative Research. 18 \u2013 20 September, 2015.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      54. \n

        Saranga Diyabalanage, Sandun Illangasinghe, K. K. Samarakoon, S. B. Adikari and Tilak Hewawasam, 2015, Effectiveness of soil conservation in Mahaweli Catchment, Sri lanka \u2013 a case study from Uma oya sub-catchment, 31st Annual Technical Sessions of the Geological Society of Sri Lanka. 27 February, 2015.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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